MASSIVE Synonyms: 227 Similar and Opposite Words

massive

adjective

ˈma-siv

Definition of massive

as in heavy

having great weight a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move

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as in huge

unusually large the massive statue took up most of the small yard

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as in magnificent

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence

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Recent Examples of massive You’re always getting blindsided by massive, earth-shattering events. — Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 In Los Angeles, the previous protests involved a massive flashpoint near City Hall and the Metropolitan Detention Center. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Just in curb weight, the Peugeot E-T16 undercuts the Hyundai Ioniq 5N by a massive 1,312 lb (595 kg) while packing 175 more horsepower. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Dimon’s remarks keep JPMorgan’s massive balance sheet in mind. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for massive

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The conversations remained cordial, despite vehement disagreements at times, with Talarico and the voters engaging in polite small talk before delving into, at times, heavy topics.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The mayor before that, Bill de Blasio, had pledged to eliminate the rides on day one of his administration but abandoned the crusade after heavy opposition from unions and a media blitz involving actor Liam Neeson.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of heavy

Adjective

The account has more than 13 million followers, giving whoever controlled it access to a huge audience and the credibility that comes with Microsoft’s name.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
For a family living in poverty, having a home can make a huge difference in the fight for survival.

— Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of huge

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James, along with Sawitskas and his pals, want the carousel to be restored to its original glory, a magnificent, gleaming merry-go-round that inspired Disney to dream.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Opposite the magnificent eighteenth-century Grand Théatre, the 150-room Regent Grand perfectly mirrors the aristocratic elegance of this lovely city, thanks to the exquisite interiors of designer Jacques Garcia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of magnificent

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Despite the hefty reservation payments, the Roadster is unlikely to become a major revenue source for Tesla.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The situation is similar for business owners cashing out and executives with hefty stock compensation packages, and for employees at firms that have gone public in recent years.

— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hefty

Adjective

The Board leverages the visual engagement potential of a gigantic iPad with the appealing tactility of board games.

— Kevin Cortez, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
M'Baku is the leader of the Jabari tribe, a Wakandan community that worships a gigantic white gorilla deity.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of gigantic

Adjective

Cue the lovelorn weeping in the rain set to composer Roger Goula’s supple string score, and before us, a sweeping love epic bursts alive with real pain.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
The trailer for The Magician’s Nephew premiered in front of a full Imax theater in the AMC at Lincoln Square, revealing a first look at Gerwig’s bombastic, epic spectacle.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of epic

Adjective

First developed in the 1950s, this aircraft has an enormous weapon payload capacity and intercontinental range.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
On top of store closures and unsold inventory, the company was choking on enormous debt from a private equity buyout in 2014.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

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